amaotonovel Chapter 694 Chase
Chapter 694 Chase
"Hey~! What's going on here in Shanghai?"
"Didn't they even leave behind the consciousness of those sea monsters?!"
"That's great! They all got away. It'll be much harder to wipe them out next time!"
"I was hoping to kill a fifth-tier evolved creature and earn more military merits!"
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Seeing that the enemy had all fled, the group of fifth-tier experts from the capital, who had originally been full of fighting spirit, couldn't help but complain.
"Sigh... everyone, please don't be angry. Our Shanghai has been fighting against the East Sea Dragon Palace and the Yellow Sea Dragon Palace for a long time, and we have suffered heavy casualties."
There were originally nearly a hundred fifth-tier experts, but now there are less than fifty.
The two great dragon palaces grew stronger and stronger during this protracted war.
It's already quite an achievement that we were able to hold them back.
They fled, and our soldiers in Shanghai didn't chase after them, out of caution.
People in the capital, please be understanding and don't blame them..."
Seeing that the reinforcements from the capital were quite disapproving, Lu Xun, a fifth-tier peak expert who had been confronting Ao Hong, quickly offered an explanation.
Upon hearing this, the powerful figures from the capital couldn't help but look at the demon generals who looked ashamed.
Almost everyone among them was injured, their blood and sweat mingled together, making them filthy.
Everyone was weak and exhausted, some even missing limbs, yet they persisted in fighting.
Upon seeing this, the anger in the hearts of the powerful figures from the capital city instantly dissipated.
Shanghai's external environment is not as comfortable as Beijing's. After more than a month of fierce fighting, the casualties are heavy and the city is almost at its limit.
Without reinforcements, given the strength of the two Dragon Palaces, it probably won't be long, at most another half month, before Shanghai is completely overthrown.
Given all that, what more can they ask of the soldiers in Shanghai?
Shanghai was only able to hold its own against the two major dragon palaces thanks to its home advantage.
Pursuing the fleeing dragon army without knowing how many reinforcements had arrived from the capital, or whether those reinforcements could kill Ao Hong, was far too risky.
One wrong move and the entire elite force of Shanghai could be wiped out, with no chance of a comeback.
Yang Tianhuang's intervention was intended to lure Ao Hong into a trap for ambush and killing.
In order to deceive Ao Hong, it was impossible for him to reveal the details to the people in Shanghai.
Otherwise, if Ao Hong overheard this and wanted to lure it away, it would be extremely difficult.
Battles between forces at the peak of the fifth rank and above are incredibly powerful. The aftershocks can severely injure ordinary fifth-rank experts, and it's perfectly normal for those below the fifth rank to die instantly.
Therefore, no matter what, Ao Hong must be lured away, otherwise, it will be difficult to control how many people in the Demon City will die.
“Ao Hong has spatial abilities, making it almost impossible for him to catch up.”
However, most of those dragon armies were at the fourth rank.
It didn't take us long to surround and kill Ao Hong, so they probably didn't run very far.
"Let's go! We should still be able to catch up now!"
Yang Tianhuang glanced at the fresh marks left by the trampling of numerous giant objects on the ground, and pointed his spear at the ground.
"That's right! Let's chase after them now, maybe we can still catch up!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xun's eyes lit up, and he then praised him.
"Those of you from Shanghai, stay here, lest Ao Hong launch a surprise attack."
"As for the dragon army, we, the capital, will pursue and kill them."
However, seeing that Lu Xun was about to follow, Yang Tianhuang held his spear horizontally in front of him, leaving no room for refusal.
"Yes, yes, yes! I almost got carried away by the victory!"
We'll hold the line in Shanghai; you can go after us!
However, Brother Yang, you must be careful, lest Ao Hong join forces with the Dragon Clan army and put you in danger!
Lu Xun nodded, then gave him some concerned instructions.
The Yellow Sea Dragon King Ao Ba can fight a peak fifth-tier opponent, and Ao Hong is even stronger.
The hundreds of fifth-tier powerhouses in the capital city do indeed outnumber the dragon army.
However, in terms of quality, it may not be able to compete with it.
The city of Modu, which originally had more fifth-tier experts than the Dragon Clan army but gradually fell into a disadvantageous position, deeply understands this point.
"Don't worry, we have strong people in our team who are no weaker than Ao Hong."
Even if it comes, it won't be in danger.
Yang Tianhuang appreciated Lu Xun's concern, but remained very confident.
"Are there any masters?"
Lu Xun asked, puzzled.
Yang Tianhuang simply smiled and remained silent.
More than a month ago, Cangnian, relying on Yichen's decrees, utterly crushed a group of powerful figures in the capital.
If Ye Dingjiang hadn't possessed the Imperial Seal, the powerful figures in the capital would certainly not have been a match for Cangnian before the return of the Legion-level experts.
Cang Nian back then was no weaker than Ao Hong is now.
Even under the suppression of the Imperial Seal, he almost killed Qu Yinmei. The combat power that Cang Nian could unleash at that time was higher than Ao Hong's upper limit!
Therefore, Yang Tianhuang was not worried at all about Ao Hong possibly joining forces with the Dragon Clan army.
The second-rate member of the Northeast Allied Army of the Dragon Kingdom was eaten by Qu Yinmei's beast. Cang Nian went to the capital to demand an explanation from the higher-ups, but was suppressed instead.
Yang Tianhuang could understand that Cangnian was still dissatisfied with the capital.
Therefore, Cangnian's previous inaction was within his expectations.
However, if the reinforcements from the capital city supporting the demon city are no match for the dragon army, and there is even a risk of total annihilation, Yang Tianhuang believes that Cangnian will definitely still take action.
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With all members at the fifth rank, the speed of these powerful individuals from the capital was extremely fast.
The dragon army had not been gone long and had left clear traces. In just a moment, Yang Tianhuang, who was at the head of the group, saw the dragon army about to enter the water.
Dragons are adept at water, and their combat strength is significantly enhanced when near water.
Therefore, Shanghai initially defended its shoreline, but suffered heavy losses, losing more than a dozen fifth-tier powerhouses. It then immediately withdrew, retreating its survivor base hundreds of kilometers away from the coast and river.
Originally, Shanghai wanted to retreat all the way to the inland areas, but after discovering Shanghai's determination to retreat at all costs, Ao Hong surrounded the Shanghai survivor base at all costs.
For most fifth-tier powerhouses, traveling several hundred kilometers at full speed would only take a dozen minutes.
However, the dragon army also includes a large number of fourth-tier powerhouses, and since dragons are all aquatic, their speed on land is considerably slower.
"All troops, listen to my command! Leave no one alive!"
Seeing the dragon army covering the coastline, Yang Tianhuang's fighting spirit surged, and he shouted loudly.
"Yes!"
The other powerful figures in the capital also became excited and shouted loudly.
This coastline is covered with military achievements!
Although the Dragon Kingdom uses the dragon as its totem and takes the name of the country from the dragon, it holds the dragon race in high esteem.
But the people of China have always been pragmatic.
Only those things that are useful to the people of China deserve to be respected and revered.
Dragons that feed on humans, even if they are true dragons, are still evil dragons!
Such a vicious dragon should be destroyed in a humane way!
This has nothing to do with justice or injustice, right or wrong.
It's simply a matter of stance.
"Apart from those from the Bohai Dragon Palace, everyone else, go and join the battle!"
Looking down at the terrified dragon army, Cang said softly.